Markymark
BSB Addict
How sad it is that our forum has lost two more members to petty bickering, misguided or misdirected comments, and general bitchiness in defense of one's own thoughts or ideas. GL brought a lighthearted sense of humor, as well as a pointed sense of video correctness to our group. Rifle brought a deep sensibility and a wonderful historical view, and now both are gone. On a personal level, I will miss them both. On a proffesional level, I see them as victims of a trend here in the forum towards an intolerance of non-compliance.
Many years ago, a good friend told me that the reason he avoided social situations with Drag Queens, was only because they were overly bitchy and sarcastic in their responses. he hated the way they would tear into each other both publicly and privately. Now it appears this disease is spreading its nasty visage into our little group.
To the Forum:
If I have engaged at any time in behavior like that described above, and/or have harmed or insulted any one of you, I sincerely apologize.
GreatLakes; Rifle, that includes both of you. Please, I beg you both, forgive us and come back. I personally shall miss you both a great deal.
One of our members told me once not to let bitterness or comments by the membership be a reason to deprive myself of this forum. Now I say this to you as well. I will promise to watch my tongue,and temper my thoughts. Please?
Some of you may know that I lost two dear family members in the last ten days. I mention this only because they led exemplary lives, accepting and loving all the variety in the people around them, and are now at peace with their Creator. When the particular time comes for each of us here in Forum, I pray our Creator uses a less critical eye for judging, than we seem to use on each other. If not, we have condemned ourselves already.
Peace, Love and Tolerance,
Many years ago, a good friend told me that the reason he avoided social situations with Drag Queens, was only because they were overly bitchy and sarcastic in their responses. he hated the way they would tear into each other both publicly and privately. Now it appears this disease is spreading its nasty visage into our little group.
To the Forum:
If I have engaged at any time in behavior like that described above, and/or have harmed or insulted any one of you, I sincerely apologize.
GreatLakes; Rifle, that includes both of you. Please, I beg you both, forgive us and come back. I personally shall miss you both a great deal.
One of our members told me once not to let bitterness or comments by the membership be a reason to deprive myself of this forum. Now I say this to you as well. I will promise to watch my tongue,and temper my thoughts. Please?
Some of you may know that I lost two dear family members in the last ten days. I mention this only because they led exemplary lives, accepting and loving all the variety in the people around them, and are now at peace with their Creator. When the particular time comes for each of us here in Forum, I pray our Creator uses a less critical eye for judging, than we seem to use on each other. If not, we have condemned ourselves already.
Peace, Love and Tolerance,
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